About this trip
Quaint Towns and Villages is a 9 Day, 8 night tour. It is centered around a famous event that happens only once a year, a traditional event in South Sligo. That event is called "The Brown Bread and Jam Club"
We visit all the quaint towns and villages in the North West of the country and we also go to see some scenic area's too!
We visit Sligo Town where we can explore the town and its shopping malls, its art galleries, many craft and music shops and we will also take in Yeats Buildings which houses an art gallery.
We will go to Foxford Woolen mills, Knock Shrine, Kylemore Abbey, Westport. We watch a crystal glass cutting craftsman working in Carrick-on-Shannon. We visit an Island, and a forest Park too! So there will be lots to see on this trip, but the main event is the Brown Bread and jam Club!
Terms and Conditions
1 The company requires non-refundable deposits to be paid as per tour in a timely manner. By paying a deposit you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Company.
2 Our tours are all based on double occupancy. There will be an additional supplement for single travelers which will depend on tour taken.
3 Payment for deposit will hold your place, final balance payment will be 30 days before the start of your choice of tour.
4 Installment plans are available for anyone who would like to avail of them.
5 Travel insurance is something that the company strongly suggests all clients purchase to protect their travel investment.
6 Due to limited capacity on coaches, there is a limit of one suitcase per passenger.
7 Participants are responsible for all their property, luggage, backpacks, phone's, laptops etc.
8 The company tour guide will give all participants phone no's of tour guides and driver at the start of the trip or in an email before the start of the trip, it is vital that you keep these in a safe place.
9 At the start of each day your tour guide will tell you what time you should be ready, or to be on the bus for the next day's journey, it is up to you to contact your guide if you missed announcements on times.
10 There is a cancellation fee for participants who cancel within 90 days of the start of trip. Please see contract.
11 Some of our trips require walking over stony roads and pathways, it is advised to always bring strong waterproof walking shoes, and waterproof/windproof outer coats/jackets also.
12 We also advise all participants to let us know of food allergies they have.
13 Each participant is responsible for their baggage being brought from the Coach to their accommodation except in the case where the company have booked porterage. The group will be advised where porterage will take place.
14 Conditions, availability, or contractual obligations may warrant for dates, venues, lodging, talent/celebrity headliners/hosts/guests. Ambassadors, tour guides or transportation modes to be changed or cancelled. It is our intent and obligation, within the best of our ability, to substitute and /or accommodate equal or enhanced alternatives. We will not refund any deposits or payments towards the tour due to these conditions.
15. Conditions, availability, or contractual obligations may warrant for dates, venues, lodging, talent/celebrity headliners/hosts/guests. Ambassadors, tour guides or transportation modes to be changed or cancelled. It is our intent and obligation, within the best of our ability, to substitute and /or accommodate equal or enhanced alternatives. We will not refund any deposits or payments towards the tour due to these conditions.
What’s included
- Airport TransfersWe pick you up at 9am the first morning of the tour and leave you back for your afternoon flight the last day of your trip
- Accommodation7 nights in a small, family run, country 3 star hotel, and 1 night in Fitzpatricks Castle 4 Star Hotel Dublin
- Breakfasts8 hearty breakfasts that will keep you going all day.
- TransportWe have a very good bus company that supplies us with a very comfortable motor coach.
- DriverOur Driver is an expert and knows the highways and byways like the back of his hand. He is also great fun
- GuideYou will have a expert Secret Ireland Tours guide with you through out the trip.
- Entry fee'sEntry fee's to all venue's on itinerary
- FoodSnacks and soft drinks on bus
- TaxesAll taxes and charges associated with hotels and bus are covered
What’s not included
- airfareWe do not deal with flights
- FoodWe do not cover lunches or evening meals
- Travel InsuranceWe strongly suggest you purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment., Here is a link.https://www.travelexinsurance.com/index.aspx?location=17-0074&go=bp
- TipsIf you feel so inclined, please tip your driver and tour guide.
Available Packages
For those wishing to share a bed.
Itinerary
We pick you up at terminal 2 in Dublin airport on the morning of the 7th at 9am. We bring you towards the North West but on the way we stop in a few places. Our first stop is a very interesting Grand house called Belvedere House. This dates back to the 13th century and it has a sad and terrible history. It also has a Jealous wall. We don't want to spoil the story of this house for you, it is better heard from one of the brilliant tour guides there.
We then visit Lough Key Forest Park, This is a beautiful place even in the winter. There is a short drive into the park and when there you can see from the Shores of Lough Key, the ruins of an 11th century Castle sitting on its own Island. Again rich in history with tales of love and loss. There are many walks, magical trees, wishing chairs, faery bridges, zip lines and so much more. We then go to our Hotel in South Sligo and relax, Calweys Hotel
Itinerary: All venue's on itinerary are subject to change because of weather or availability.